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Josh Gibson: Unsung, until now

Josh Gibson: Unsung, until now

By Bayard Miller | Assistant Sports Editor

April 19, 2017

Filed under 2. Featured, Sports, Sports Features

After decades of relative obscurity, a Pittsburgh legend will finally have his story told — albeit in an unlikely place. The Pittsburgh Opera will perform the world premiere of “The Summer King,” which chronicles the life of Negro League baseball star Josh Gibson, from April 29 to May 7 — ticke...

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